Friday, May 19th

Show Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

10:30 – 11:30 Oh Those Beautiful Lilies & Dahlias.

Presented By Paul Parent, The Garden Guru And The Paul Parent Garden Club

In Chinese, the word “lily” means forever in love.” These beautiful fragrant flowers have been a symbol of purity for more than 3000 years and can enjoyed as a cut flower in an arrangement or growing in your garden. Dahlia is the national flower of Mexico named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. It came from Mexico to the Botanical Gardens in Madrid towards the end of the eighteenth century and was named by Abbe Cavanille in honor of Andreas Dahl, Swedish scientist come environmentalist.

Presented by Paul Parent, THE GARDEN GURU AND THE PAUL PARENT GARDEN CLUB
Paul Parent has hosted “Paul Parent Garden Club” every Sunday morning from 6-10 am for the last 31 years. Check online for a station near you to listen to “The Garden Guru.”

11:45 – 12:15 Water Gardening With Nature As Your Partner. How To Keep It Simple, Clean And Beautiful.

Presented By Christopher Paquette, Owner Robin’s Nest, Llc.

The water garden industry is full of gadgets and quick fixes. Learn how to keep it simple using plants filters and simple building techniques. From small to huge, we all have that desire for moving water. With more than twenty five years of experience, Chris will point you in the right direction.

12:30 – 1:15 Helping The Honeybees and Other Pollinators

Honey bees and native pollinators play an important part in Maine Agriculture. Approximately one-third of the food we eat depends on pollination by some type of bee. News of large losses of honey bee colonies is concerning, but, other than becoming a beekeeper, what can you do to help our pollinators? Join Master Beekeeper Carol Cottrill to learn what anyone can do to help our pollinators thrive.

1:30 – 2:15 Clemetis In Containers: Who, How & Why?

Presented By Cyndy Tibbetts, Owner Hummingbird Farm

Yes, you can! Even in the Frozen North, it is possible to grow clematis in containers. Join us to explore varieties, containers, planting and pruning.

2:30 – 3:15 Pruning Trees & Shrubs, 101

Presented by Peter Hoag, Arborist P.C. HOAG & CO. LLC

Pruning is one of those necessary evils of good garden maintenance. Do it incorrectly, and you risk creating an ugly, misshaped shrub or tree, or worse, and unhealthy one prone to diseases. Do it correctly, and you never really see the results – you only see the splendor of your shrubs, vines or trees, aging gracefully, growing in a natural form and adding beauty to your garden. No flying saucer shapes here!

Ongoing Inside Demonstrations

Arbortech Tools

HOME & ENERGY BLDG C802-C803
Arbortech is an Australian company engaged in the research, development and manufacturing of innovative technologies.
Established in 1988 with the release of the Woodcarver Blade; a revolutionary product that allows the user to powerfully shape wood using free hand techniques. Join Arbortech Tools in our Home & Energy building for unique demonstrations with their high end line of woodcarving tools.

Ongoing Outside Demonstrations

Cudmore Curbscapes

In front of the Home & Energy Building from 11:AM & 2:PM
Anna Cudmore, owner, landscaper will talk and demonstrate about the many applications of Decorative Concrete landscape edging. Come see what everyone’s talking about!

Saturday, May 20th

Show Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In this fascinating seminar, you will learn about gourmet and medicinal mushrooms and the basics of their cultivation. Learn what mushroom taste like lobster when baked and how growing the right fungi into your property can be not only delicious but beneficial for the soil, trees, plants and vegetable garden.

11:30 – 1:00 Chris Lambton from HGTV YARD CRASHERS!

A professional landscaper and Host of the mega hit series, YARD CRASHERS, Chris will talk about turning your backyard into striking spaces with the use of deck, patios, fire pits, after features landscaping, hardscaping and more. Chris is loaded with creative, and useful information on how to turn your backyard into a masterpiece. His power point presentation is NOT to be missed!

Weare thrilled and honored to have an amazing group of professionals on hand to be a part of a unique and informative panel discussion. Join us on Saturday, May 20th from 1:30 to 3:00 for Weather! How Patterns Affect the Health of Gardens, Trees and Pollinators. The panel will speak to how climate change is affecting all our lives and the health of our trees and pollinators.

Ongoing Inside Demonstrations

Arbortech Tools

HOME & ENERGY BLDG C802-C803
Arbortech is an Australian company engaged in the research, development and manufacturing of innovative technologies.
Established in 1988 with the release of the Woodcarver Blade; a revolutionary product that allows the user to powerfully shape wood using free hand techniques. Join Arbortech Tools in our Home & Energy building for unique demonstrations with their high end line of woodcarving tools.

Ongoing Outside Demonstrations

Cudmore Curbscapes

In front of the Home & Energy Building from 11:AM & 2:PM
Anna Cudmore, owner, landscaper will talk and demonstrate about the many applications of Decorative Concrete landscape edging. Come see what everyone’s talking about!

11:00 – 11:45 Helping The Honeybees and Other Pollinators

Honey bees and native pollinators play an important part in Maine Agriculture. Approximately one-third of the food we eat depends on pollination by some type of bee. News of large losses of honey bee colonies is concerning, but, other than becoming a beekeeper, what can you do to help our pollinators? Join Master Beekeeper Carol Cottrill to learn what anyone can do to help our pollinators thrive.

12:00 – 12:45 Natural Swimming Pools

Presented By Christopher Paquette, Owner Robin’s Nest, Llc.

The what and the why of these man- made paradise!
Discover the beauty of getting back to nature with a Natural Swimming Pool in your yard. Learn the benefits of these pools, some of which may surprise you. From swimming to growing your own food, to fire protection, these pools are an asset to any home. Don’t like to swim? How about skating? These pools are year round fun!
Chris will review the construction of these and how you can build one yourself.

1:00 – 2:00 Pruning 101: Trees, Plants & Shrubs

Presented by Peter Hoag, Arborist and Owner, P.C. HOAG & CO., LLC.

Pruning is one of those necessary evils of good garden maintenance. Do it incorrectly, and you risk creating an ugly, misshaped shrub or tree, or worse, and unhealthy one prone to diseases. Do it correctly, and you never really see the results – you only see the splendor of your shrubs, vines or trees, aging gracefully, growing in a natural form and adding beauty to your garden. No flying saucer shapes here!

Ongoing Inside Demonstrations

Arbortech Tools

HOME & ENERGY BLDG C802-C803
Arbortech is an Australian company engaged in the research, development and manufacturing of innovative technologies.
Established in 1988 with the release of the Woodcarver Blade; a revolutionary product that allows the user to powerfully shape wood using free hand techniques. Join Arbortech Tools in our Home & Energy building for unique demonstrations with their high end line of woodcarving tools.

Ongoing Outside Demonstrations

Cudmore Curbscapes

In front of the Home & Energy Building from 11:AM & 2:PM
Anna Cudmore, owner, landscaper will talk and demonstrate about the many applications of Decorative Concrete landscape edging. Come see what everyone’s talking about!